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OpenStudy (ilovecake):

Who was responsible for inventing and perfecting a movable type printing press? A. Francesco Petrarch B. Dante Alighieri C. Johannes Gutenberg D. Filippo Brunelleschi

OpenStudy (anonymous):

a.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

C

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

what

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its c

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

the other person said it was a

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well thats them look it up

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

I will give medal to person who can give a good explanation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

it is c. my bad for the mistake.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A printing press is a device for evenly printing ink onto a print medium (substrate) such as paper or cloth. The device applies pressure to a print medium that rests on an inked surface made of movable type, thereby transferring the ink. Typically used for texts, the invention and spread of the printing press are widely regarded as among the most influential events in human history, revolutionizing the way people conceive and describe the world they live in

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Gutenberg was the first European to use movable type printing, in around 1439. Among his many contributions to printing are: the invention of a process for mass-producing movable type; the use of oil-based ink; and the use of a wooden printing press similar to the agricultural screw presses of the period.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The movable-type printing press, for which Gutenberg is so well known, was invented in about 1450, 70 years before the ... capital, but refused to offer his " product" for sale until he had perfected the process

OpenStudy (ilovecake):

Ok thanks to both of you

OpenStudy (anonymous):

welcome

OpenStudy (anonymous):

no problem

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